Skip to content
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press homepage
Our Work
What We Do
Litigation
Amicus Briefs and Comments
Local Legal Initiative
ProJourn
Freedom of the Press Awards
Legal Resources
All Guides and Resources
Election Legal Guide
Reporters’ Recording Guide
Open Government Guide
Trainings
Free Press Topics
All Topics
Content Restrictions
Court Access
Freedom of Information
Libel and Privacy
Newsgathering
Prior Restraint
Reporter’s Privilege
Who We Are
Staff
Steering Committee
Contact Us
Annual Report
Our History
Logo and Brand Guidelines
Get Involved
Donate to the Reporters Committee
Ways to support the Reporters Committee
Work With Us
Open mobile menu
Legal Hotline
Search
Submit
Our Work
What We Do
Litigation
Amicus Briefs and Comments
Local Legal Initiative
ProJourn
Freedom of the Press Awards
Legal Resources
All Guides and Resources
Election Legal Guide
Reporters’ Recording Guide
Open Government Guide
Trainings
Free Press Topics
All Topics
Content Restrictions
Court Access
Freedom of Information
Libel and Privacy
Newsgathering
Prior Restraint
Reporter’s Privilege
Who We Are
Staff
Steering Committee
Contact Us
Annual Report
Our History
Logo and Brand Guidelines
Get Involved
Donate to the Reporters Committee
Ways to support the Reporters Committee
Work With Us
Search
Submit
Our social media accounts
twitter
linkedin
facebook
First Amendment
Posts
Federal appellate court decision on journalist subpoena raises concerns
The decision could have a significant chilling effect on journalists.
October 16, 2023
By
Emily Hockett
Categorized in
First Amendment
view more
Media coalition sues to block enforcement of Indiana’s police ‘encroachment’ law
“This law is clearly unconstitutional," said RCFP Deputy Executive Director and Legal Director Katie Townsend.
October 11, 2023
By
Reporters Committee
Categorized in
First Amendment
view more
ACLU seeks review in head-scratcher of an 8th Circuit right-to-observe case
The appeals court's decision is dangerous for press rights, writes the RCFP's Gabe Rottman.
October 10, 2023
By
Gabe Rottman
Categorized in
First Amendment
view more
The First Amendment challenge to New York’s platform disclosure law
New York's platform disclosure mandate poses significant threats to the free press.
October 2, 2023
By
Emily Hockett
Categorized in
First Amendment
view more
First Amendment looms large at this week’s ‘long conference’
The Supreme Court will review a number of petitions that could have significant implications for the press.
September 25, 2023
By
Emily Hockett
Categorized in
First Amendment
view more
RCFP challenges request for prior restraint in Georgia criminal case against Donald Trump
RCFP argues that placing restraints on the press's coverage of the high-profile case would be unconstitutional.
September 20, 2023
By
Reporters Committee
Categorized in
Court Access
view more
First Amendment challenge to ‘gag’ rules in Allegheny County Jail
Journalist Brittany Hailer’s lawsuit alleges the policies mean that many problems in the jail go underreported.
August 29, 2023
By
Emily Hockett
Categorized in
First Amendment
view more
The Marion raid and the Privacy Protection Act
How does the “subpoena-first” rule in the Privacy Protection Act actually work?
August 21, 2023
By
Gabe Rottman
Categorized in
First Amendment
view more
Media coalition condemns police raid on Marion County Record
RCFP and more than 35 news outlets are urging the Marion police chief to return any seized equipment and records.
August 14, 2023
By
Reporters Committee
Categorized in
First Amendment
view more
Montana’s TikTok ban poses significant First Amendment problems
RCFP recently filed a brief urging a federal district court to strike down the TikTok ban as unlawful.
August 7, 2023
By
Emily Hockett
Categorized in
First Amendment
view more
Posts navigation
Older posts
Newer posts